OFFICIAL Kings Canyon Camp Swank Thread - Page 46

innerSpaceman · 05-27-2008, 09:55 PM

Oh, I'm not getting up at four a.m. I'm leaving at four a.m., after getting up at three.

But that's been my plan since I had to adapt to going solo ... which took the winds out of my Overnight-in-Fresno sails. That's an option if I have a ride buddy.

Either way, my goal is to get to Kings Canyon around noonish. I want the best shot at cool campsites. I believe the Cadaverous Delights are shooting for a noon arrival, too. That's good. Not everyone needs to get there early ... but it's nice to have a few pioneers to hunt for good sites.

Not Afraid · 05-27-2008, 09:59 PM

Well, you'd better ge the sites I like or I'm camping over yonder.

Ghoulish Delight · 05-27-2008, 10:22 PM

We too will be beginning our journey in the wee hours, it's kinda tradition. On our first King's Canyon trip together we got antsy so we just got in the car at around 3AM after staying up way too late watching terrible movies. Turned out to be a great decision as it meant getting out of SoCal before any traffic and getting through the central valley and even making camp before the worst heat of the day, leaving us a long full day.

I'm going to guess our passenger space will be taken by stuff, otherwise we'd offer a ride as well.

Morrigoon · 05-28-2008, 12:17 AM

I'll be heading down for the weekend following the conclusion of the family camping trip. Not sure how it's going to work because I think we'll be having lunch with my dad on Friday, and then I'll be heading down. I haven't sorted out this whole arriving at night thing, but I'm sure I'll survive

I don't really have a team any more (Sohrshah is not able to make it) so I took us off the meal thing. However, if people like the weenie roast idea (and presuming nobody else grabs that Saturday night spot), I could still bring stuff (albeit a less elaborate meal than I was planning when there were team mates).

Bring your skewers/campfire forks!

Capt Jack · 05-28-2008, 08:09 AM

I'll gladly be a stand in/go-fer/assistant on your team for that meal if you like. I'd hate to abandon ship on the full-on weenie roast due to a missing comrade.

anyone else like sauerkraut?

Capt Jack · 05-28-2008, 09:34 AM

Kings Canyon 10 day forecast

Morrigoon · 05-28-2008, 09:47 AM

Jack: cool, thanks!

innerSpaceman · 05-28-2008, 09:57 AM

Um, I guess that leaves our team with Friday Breakfast.

Hope everyone likes cereal and milk.

(Only vaguely kidding. My "team" has barely reconstituted, and we have not even remotely discussed preparing a group meal.)

Not Afraid · 05-28-2008, 10:15 AM

The main reason I won't leave at 4 am is that I would fall asleep while driving. I get mesmerized and sleepy by the road VERY easily when alone. Thurston can't drive, I don't want to kill us both.

Morrigoon · 05-28-2008, 10:19 AM

Steve: you two wanna join up with Jack and I? I think we'd discussed that possibility at one point anyway, and 4 can do a better spread than two...

05-27-2008, 09:55 PM	#1
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Oh, I'm not getting up at four a.m. I'm leaving at four a.m., after getting up at three. But that's been my plan since I had to adapt to going solo ... which took the winds out of my Overnight-in-Fresno sails. That's an option if I have a ride buddy. Either way, my goal is to get to Kings Canyon around noonish. I want the best shot at cool campsites. I believe the Cadaverous Delights are shooting for a noon arrival, too. That's good. Not everyone needs to get there early ... but it's nice to have a few pioneers to hunt for good sites.
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05-27-2008, 09:59 PM	#2
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Well, you'd better ge the sites I like or I'm camping over yonder.
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05-27-2008, 10:22 PM	#3
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	We too will be beginning our journey in the wee hours, it's kinda tradition. On our first King's Canyon trip together we got antsy so we just got in the car at around 3AM after staying up way too late watching terrible movies. Turned out to be a great decision as it meant getting out of SoCal before any traffic and getting through the central valley and even making camp before the worst heat of the day, leaving us a long full day. I'm going to guess our passenger space will be taken by stuff, otherwise we'd offer a ride as well. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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05-28-2008, 12:17 AM	#4
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	I'll be heading down for the weekend following the conclusion of the family camping trip. Not sure how it's going to work because I think we'll be having lunch with my dad on Friday, and then I'll be heading down. I haven't sorted out this whole arriving at night thing, but I'm sure I'll survive I don't really have a team any more (Sohrshah is not able to make it) so I took us off the meal thing. However, if people like the weenie roast idea (and presuming nobody else grabs that Saturday night spot), I could still bring stuff (albeit a less elaborate meal than I was planning when there were team mates). Bring your skewers/campfire forks! __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge Last edited by Morrigoon : 05-28-2008 at 12:23 AM.
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05-28-2008, 08:09 AM	#5
Capt Jack check your head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,174	I'll gladly be a stand in/go-fer/assistant on your team for that meal if you like. I'd hate to abandon ship on the full-on weenie roast due to a missing comrade. anyone else like sauerkraut? __________________ a clear conscience is a sure sign of a fuzzy memory
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05-28-2008, 09:34 AM	#6
Capt Jack check your head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,174	Kings Canyon 10 day forecast __________________ a clear conscience is a sure sign of a fuzzy memory
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05-28-2008, 09:47 AM	#7
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Jack: cool, thanks! __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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05-28-2008, 09:57 AM	#8
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Um, I guess that leaves our team with Friday Breakfast. Hope everyone likes cereal and milk. (Only vaguely kidding. My "team" has barely reconstituted, and we have not even remotely discussed preparing a group meal.)
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05-28-2008, 10:15 AM	#9
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	The main reason I won't leave at 4 am is that I would fall asleep while driving. I get mesmerized and sleepy by the road VERY easily when alone. Thurston can't drive, I don't want to kill us both.
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05-28-2008, 10:19 AM	#10
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Steve: you two wanna join up with Jack and I? I think we'd discussed that possibility at one point anyway, and 4 can do a better spread than two... __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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